Santiago to Beijing
24h 03m The flight from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) covers 19,023 km (11,821 miles) and takes approximately 24h 03m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-west on an initial great-circle bearing of 321°, passing near 36.9° N, 123.1° W at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 34h 35m | 35h 00m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 24h 23m | 24h 49m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 21h 08m | 21h 33m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 22h 23m | 22h 48m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| SCL | PEK | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport | Beijing Capital International Airport |
| City | Santiago | Beijing |
| Country | Chile | China |
| ICAO | SCEL | ZBAA |
| Coordinates | -33.393, -70.7858 | 40.0773, 116.5967 |
| Elevation | 1,555 ft | 116 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Santiago to Beijing?
A non-stop flight from Santiago (SCL) to Beijing (PEK) takes about 24h 03m. The great-circle distance is 19,023 km (11,821 miles, 10,272 nautical miles), flying north-west on an initial bearing of 321°.
How far is Santiago from Beijing?
19,023 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 11,821 miles or 10,272 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between SCL and PEK?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 19,023 km the route is at the extreme end of what any airliner can fly non-stop, so a connection is likely. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 24h 03m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Other routes from Santiago
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.